Branch Definition & Meaning
branch
- noun
- a division of some larger or more complex organization; "a branch of Congress"; "botany is a branch of biology"; "the Germanic branch of Indo-European languages"
- a division of a stem, or secondary stem arising from the main stem of a plant
- a part of a forked or branching shape; "he broke off one of the branches"
- a natural consequence of development
- a stream or river connected to a larger one
- any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm; "the arm of the record player"; "an arm of the sea"; "a branch of the sewer"
- verb
- grow and send out branches or branch-like structures; "these plants ramify early and get to be very large"
- divide into two or more branches so as to form a fork; "The road forks"
"Branch" in song lyrics
See how branch is used in real songs:
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"Their mother 600 lbs., smiling down from a tree branch"
Alexipharmic — Adam and Eve and Koko -
"He's the True Vine and I'm the William Branch"
Ambassador — Selah -
"Because the rich, fat nations try to cling to every branch"
Braintax — Escuchame
Words that rhyme with branch
Usage tips for "branch"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "branch" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for branch to find words that pair well.